Strand golfers struggle at Class 3A state tournament

The Class 3A Boys Golf Championships proved to be two difficult days for Grand Strand golf teams.

North Myrtle Beach was the top local finisher with a two-day total of 658 and a 12th-place showing in the field of 17. Myrtle Beach (679) came in 13th, St. James (688) was 14th and Socastee (761) placed 17th.

The Chiefs also had the top local individual as Vijay Mishra shot back-to-back 78s for a 156 and a share of 19th place. St. James, which entered as the Lower State champion, was led by Karsten Kenley (161); John David Gooden (165) was the low scorer for the Seahawks, and Ryan Case (177) with the top among the Braves.

AC Flora (605) won the tournament, which was held Monday and Tuesday at Wildewood Golf Club in Columbia. Greenville’s Keenan Huskey (139) was the medalist.